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Watch Astronauts Use The Bathroom In Their New Space Toilet

Watch how you use the bathroom in space in this new video from astronaut Chris Cassidy.

4 years ago

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The International Space Station Is Leaking Air

There is a mystery aboard the International Space Station.

4 years ago

NASA Puts A Bounty On Moon Rocks

NASA is offering to purchase dirt and rocks from the Moon from any company willing to collect them. They’re paying cash for pieces of the moon.

4 years ago

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Signs Of Life Detected On Venus

Venus, once thought to be inhospitable, is showing signs of life.

4 years ago

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The Universe Is More Beautiful Than Ever In New NASA Images

New images showcase the true beauty of the universe.

4 years ago

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The SpaceX Starship: Watch It Fly For The First Time

Starship is a 100-passenger stainless steel spaceship powered by Super Heavy, a giant SpaceX rocket.

4 years ago

First Photo Of NASA Astronauts Back On Earth After Historic SpaceX Splashdown

It marks the first time in a decade that human spaceflight will launch from United States soil.

4 years ago

Jeff Bezos Sets Record For Most Money Made In A Single Day

Jeff Bezos is the founder and current CEO of Amazon.com. As an American entrepreneur, he owns the Washington Post and the space company, Blue Origin.

4 years ago

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Oxygen Discovered On Mars, The Evidence For Martian Life Is Mounting

This could be it, folks. The evidence for life on Mars is mounting—it’s still circumstantial at this point, but every new discovery and every tantalizing hint gets us closer

5 years ago

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The New Space Race: Japan’s MOMO Spins Out OF Control

This time the space race isn’t the sole providence of governments; massive global entities with near unlimited funds and infrastructure.

5 years ago

President Trump’s Space Force: Official Flag Unfurled

The Space Force was first proposed by U.S. President Donald Trump in March of 2018.

5 years ago

Killer Asteroids: How Long Until Earth Is Destroyed And How To Stop It

What are the odds of another major catastrophe caused by an asteroid or meteorite?

5 years ago

NASA’s Plan To Have A Moon Base By 2024

The goal is to have humans on the moon by 2024, something that may take a Herculean effort to make happen.

5 years ago

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Curiosity Rover On Mars: What Is It Doing Right Now?

Seven years on the Red Planet. What exactly is NASA’s current goal for the Curiosity rover and what has it discovered?

5 years ago

Starlink: How SpaceX Will Speed Up Your Internet From Space

Starlink is a satellite constellation being built by Elon Musk’s SpaceX and it will change the way you get your internet service.

5 years ago

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Autonomous Helicopter Drones May Assist NASA’s Exploration Of Mars, Here’s How

NASA’s rovers have provided a wealth of information about Mars over the years and continue to ramble on. Devices like …

10 years ago

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Richard Branson Reflects On Virgin Galactic And The Future Of Privatized Space Travel

The quest for privatized space flight took a huge hit last October with the tragic fatal crash of Virgin Galactic’s …

10 years ago

This Supercut Of Outer Space In Movies Is Ridiculously Beautiful

Sometimes all it takes is walking outside on a clear night to appreciate the endless depth of space above us. …

10 years ago

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NASA Scrubs Orion Test Flight, Will Try Again Tomorrow

I got up bright and early this morning to watch the first test flight of the Orion spacecraft, which was …

10 years ago

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Eight Scary Slices Of Sci-Fi You Might Not Have Seen

Celebrate All Hallow’s Eve with some spooky streaming sci-fi.

10 years ago

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Space Travel May Mess With Your Fertility, Here’s How

Astronauts have the job with the highest highs and the lowest lows. They’re hailed as heroes, they get to look …

10 years ago

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Google Executive Breaks Baumgartner’s Record

I’m sure everyone remembers Felix Baumgartner’s epic October 2012 space jump — a bunch of videos of the record-breaking leap …

10 years ago

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Listen To These Song-Inspiring Space Recordings

For a while I thought Chris Hadfield had a monopoly on space sounds—at least, the interesting and melodious ones. But …

10 years ago

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ISS Is About To Get This Weird Sounding Expansion

Inflatable rooms aren’t just for carnivals and massive house parties anymore. The ISS is about to get one as an …

10 years ago

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Book Review: Packing For Mars Explores Your Bodily Functions In Space

When I read Mary Roach’s Packing for Mars two thoughts kept coming up: one, that I so wish I’d written …

10 years ago

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Space Whisky Is About To Become A Tasty Alcoholic Reality

As I’ve gotten older, I’ve transitioned away from clear alcohol and towards the more rust-colored varieties. No more nasty vodka …

10 years ago

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The UK Will Have Its Own Spaceport By 2018

Being a relatively small island isn’t going to stop the UK from building its own spaceport, especially now that space …

10 years ago

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SpaceX Will Unveil The Dragon V2 Spacecraft Tonight

What are you doing tonight at 10:00 PM EST? For most of us science and tech geeks, that’s a rhetorical …

11 years ago

Algorithms Help Hide Public Eyesores

Eyesores are a necessary evil in public spaces. Even beautifully landscaped parks require trashcans, port-o-potties, and electrical boxes. While no …

11 years ago

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Chris Hadfield’s Space Oddity Cover Is About To Vanish From YouTube

If you’re a regular reader of GFR, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve got a serious nerd crush on Canadian …

11 years ago